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From Gilani Research Foundation          April 2022, Issue # 736-737*

Compiled on a weekly basis since January 2007

Gilani’s Gallopedia is a weekly Digest of Opinions in a globalized world

This issue scores 74 out of 100 on Gilani-Gallopedia's Globality Index, showing coverage of world population, and 86 out of 100 on the world income (prosperity) Index. Click for Details

Contact Details: Natasha Amir

Research Executive, Gallup Pakistan

Email: natasha@galluppakistan.com

This WEEKLY REPORT consists of 36 national & multi-country surveys 9 polling organizations have been represented.

Asia And MENA:

Japan (Russia/Ukraine War), India (Health), Singapore (Financial systems & Institutions), Malaysia (Morality, Values & Customs), Turkey (Health), Afghanistan (Afghanistan War), UAE (Family), Palestine (Palestine/Israel Conflict) – 08 national polls

Africa:

Tanzania (Health, Governance) 02 national polls

Euro Americas:

UK(Political Parties, Crime, Health, Health, National Image, Consumer Confidence), France (Lifestyle, Governance), Germany (Environment), Spain (Health), Italy (New Media), USA(Financial systems & Institutions, Immigration, Media, Russia/Ukraine War, Family), Canada (Employment Issues), Australia (Employment Issues) 18 national polls

Multi-Country Studies:

YouGov Singapore – 17 Countries (Health)

Ipsos Spain – 30 Countries (Inflation)

YouGov Norway – 18 Countries (Environment)

YouGov Singapore – 2 Countries (New Media)

YouGov Italy – 3 Countries (Sports)

WIN – 39 Countries (Health)

YouGov MENA – 17 Countries (Health)

YouGov Germany – 18 Countries (Enterprise/ Investments)

Topic of the Week:

37% Of Malaysians Plan To Spend Some Of Their Money On Donations This Ramadan

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      ASIA AND MENA Regions

736-737-01 Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Takes Toll On Japanese Firms; Polls Shows 96 Of 97 Firms Said That They Have Already Been Affected Negatively, Or Are Expected To (Click for Details)

 / (Japan) A survey sent to 211 Japanese-affiliated companies based in Russia by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) found that 99 percent of respondents said they “are negatively affected or are expected to be” by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A separate survey released by the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) also showed a similar trend. When the firms were asked about negative effects on business because of the war started by Russia, 96 of 97 firms that responded to the survey, or 99 percent, said that they “have already been affected negatively,” or “are expected to.”

(Asahi Shimbun)

April 1, 2022

2.11 Foreign Affairs & Security » Russia/Ukraine War

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736-737-02 A Third Of Urban Indians Regularly Buy From Online Pharmacies But Most Consumers Reside In Metros (Click for Details)

(India) A third of urban Indians (32%) say they regularly consult an online pharmacy or buy from an online health platform. Just as many (31%) said they did so during the pandemic but not anymore. Furthermore, one in twelve urban Indians haven’t accessed these platforms yet but are eager to try them out (8%). Some have not used these platforms for any service (20%) or are not aware/ do not have access to them (9%). Ordering medicines and health products is the biggest reason to use these platforms, followed by consulting a doctor, booking a test or reading some medical content.

(YouGov India)

April 7, 2022

4.11 Society » Health

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736-737-03 Adoption Of Cryptocurrency Set To Rise Among Young Singapore Residents, YouGov Study (Click for Details)

(Singapore) As cryptocurrency continues to gain interest around the world, a new global report by YouGov sheds light on transaction behaviour in Singapore – which was found to be the fourth highest among the 18 markets included in the study. One in ten residents has transacted cryptocurrencies in end-2021 (13%), with one in eight expecting to do so in the next twelve months (16%), hinting at a comparatively high level of interest. Understanding, as was seen with trust, varies in the different age groups, with younger adults significantly more likely to disagree with the statement.

(YouGov Singapore)

March 31, 2022

3.9 Economy » Financial systems & Institutions

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736-737-04 37% Of Malaysians Plan To Spend Some Of Their Money On Donations This Ramadan (Click for Details)

 Malaysia: Ramadan donation trends in 2022 (Malaysia) Latest research from YouGov RealTime Omnibus shows that more than one-third (37%) of Malaysians say they will be making charitable donations or zakat fitrah this Hari Raya Puasa/Aidilfitri.  Around two-thirds (65%) are planning to mark the occasion by shopping, almost half (48%) plan to put their cash towards savings, while more than a quarter (27%) are planning to put some money into long-term investments.  In terms of donation types, the vast majority of Malaysians (90%) plan to make some/all of their donations in cash, while more than half (57%) plan to give some/all of their donations through purchased items.

(YouGov Malaysia)

March 31, 2022

4.7 Society » Morality, Values & Customs

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736-737-05 At Least One Person In Every Two Households Has Coronavirus (Click for Details)

(Turkey) According to the research carried out by the Ipsos research company, the rate of contracting coronavirus in their own or someone else's households to date is 48%. The epidemic, which is still the biggest problem of the world today, is not completely over. The number of people who have caught the coronavirus in the circle of people in our society is much higher. 8 out of 10 people state that one of them has been diagnosed with coronavirus.

(Ipsos Turkey)

4 April 2022

4.11 Society » Health

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736-737-06 Afghans Soured On U S Leadership As Troops Withdrew (Click for Details)

 https://content.gallup.com/origin/gallupinc/GallupSpaces/Production/Cms/POLL/rlwygcry3uwv_7euxrbieq.jpg (Afghanistan) In the 13-year history of Gallup's surveys in Afghanistan, Afghans have never disapproved of any world power more than they disapproved of the leadership of the U.S. during the country's withdrawal from Afghanistan last year. Twenty years after its invasion and occupation of Afghanistan, the U.S. exited the country in 2021 with a 14% leadership approval rating, which is similar to the 17% approval rating it earned from Afghans in 2019. At the time, Afghans viewed the U.S. in the same light that they did former occupier Russia (13% approve), but they were less likely to disapprove of Russia's leadership (76%).

(Gallup)

APRIL 4, 2022

2.2 Foreign Affairs & Security » Afghanistan War

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*      MENA

736-737-07 UAE Residents Are More Likely To Meet Family & Friends And Donate To Charities This Ramadan (Click for Details)

(UAE) When asked how residents plan to celebrate Ramadan this year, YouGov’s latest data reveals almost half (47%) said they are more likely to meet their friends and family in person this holy month, unlike last year, when home visits and family gatherings were restricted in the country and people had to rely on virtual means. In addition to meeting friends and family, residents also look forward to donating to charities with nearly half (47%) saying they will make more monetary contributions this year as compared to last.

(YouGov MENA)

March 29, 2022

4.2 Society » Family

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736-737-08 Palestinian Views On Local And International Dualities (Click for Details)

 Palestine: The third way forward | Opinions | Al Jazeera (Palestine) These are the results of the latest poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR) in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip between 16 and 20 March 2022. This press release addresses these issues and covers other matters such as the general conditions in the Palestinian territories, the peace process, and future possible directions for Palestinians in the absence of a viable peace process. Total size of the sample is 1200 adults interviewed face to face in 120 randomly selected locations. Margin of error is +/-3%.

(Arabbarometer)

April 4, 2022

2.3 Foreign Affairs & Security » Palestine/ Israel Conflict

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                    AFRICA Regions

736-737-09 Tanzanians See Progress On Health Services, Their Top Priority For Government Action (Click for Details)

(Tanzania) While health still tops the list of problems that Tanzanians want their government to address, most citizens praise the government’s efforts in the health sector, according to the latest Afrobarometer survey. Three-fourths of citizens say the government is doing a good job of improving basic health services. Health tops the list of important problems that Tanzanians think the government should urgently address, cited by 53% of respondents as one of their three priorities.

(Afrobarometer)

30 March 2022

4.11 Society » Health

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736-737-10 Two-Thirds (65%) Of Tanzanians Say It Is “Difficult” Or “Very Difficult” To Find Out Which Taxes And Fees They Are Supposed To Pay To The Government (Click for Details)

(Tanzania) A majority of Tanzanians say it is difficult to find out which taxes and fees they are supposed to pay and how the government uses the tax revenues it collects, according to the latest Afrobarometer survey. Almost half of citizens think that Tanzanians frequently avoid paying the taxes that they owe the state. Two-thirds (65%) of Tanzanians say it is “difficult” or “very difficult” to find out which taxes and fees they are supposed to pay to the government.

(Afrobarometer)

31 March 2022

1.3 Domestic Politics » Governance

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             EURO-AMERICA Regions

*      EUROPE

736-737-11 Two-Thirds Of Britons Do Not Trust The Conservatives To Reduce The Cost Of Living (Click for Details)

 Two-thirds of Britons do not trust Conservatives to reduce cost of living - Ipsos  (UK) Public are more likely to trust the Labour Party to manage Britain’s taxes and public spending (41%) and reduce their cost of living (40%), than the Conservative Party (35% and 26% respectively).  Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak’s job approval as Chancellor has fallen since the Spring Statement, amidst rising economic pessimism and concern about the cost of living. New polling from Ipsos in the UK, taken after last week’s Spring Statement, shows just one in four Britons (26%) trust the Conservative Party ‘a great deal’ or ‘a fair amount’ to reduce the cost of living – for either them or their families. Two in three (68%) do not trust the Conservatives.

(Ipsos MORI)

29 March 2022

1.4 Domestic Politics » Political Parties

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736-737-12 Criminal Sentencing Is Too Soft, Say Two-Thirds Of Britons (Click for Details)

(UK) A new YouGov survey reveals Britons think convicted criminals should be punished more harshly by the courts – with support for harsher punishments highest among Conservative voters and older Britons. Our latest data shows that two thirds of Britons (65%) think that the sentences that courts hand down to people who have been convicted of crimes are not harsh enough. Just 12% think the courts get the balance right, while 2% say sentences are too harsh and 21% are unsure. Women are somewhat more likely than men to think that criminals are not punished harshly enough by the courts, by 69% to 61%.   

(YouGov UK)

March 30, 2022

4.12 Society » Crime

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736-737-13 Two In Five Britons Now Think Covid-19 Is Getting Worse In The UK (Click for Details)

(UK) The latest iteration of the YouGov COVID-19 Trackers (22-23 March) shows the worsening nature of COVID-19 in the UK is not lost on the public. Two in five (45%) now say the COVID-19 situation in the UK is getting worse, compared to 36% who think it is getting better or is over entirely. Those thinking the situation is worsening is up a dramatic 34 points since the previous survey on 22-23 February when only 11% thought things were getting worse. In this February survey, people were twice as likely as they are now (68%) to say the COVID-19 situation was improving or over.

(YouGov UK)

March 31, 2022

4.11 Society » Health

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736-737-14 Four In Ten UK Adults (44%) Say They Would Like To Cycle More Than They Currently Do (Click for Details)

 New survey shows public back action to encourage cycling and public transport but remain attached to their cars - Ipsos (UK) 44% say they would like to cycle more than they currently do. 71% say they support actions to encourage more people to walk or cycle instead of driving a car but the same proportion (also 71%) feel they need a car to suit their current lifestyle. While there is more support (45%) than opposition (33%) for schemes charging road users a fee to drive around towns and cities, support has weakened since 2020. Four in ten UK adults (44%) say they would like to cycle more than they currently do. However, a similar proportion (47%) agree that ‘I’m not the kind of person who rides a bicycle’.

(Ipsos MORI)

4 April 2022

4.11 Society » Health

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736-737-15 Half Of Britons Expect Prince Charles To Do A Good Job As King (Click for Details)

(UK) New Ipsos research, conducted on 24-25 March, shows almost half of Britons believe Prince Charles will do a good job as King once he ascends the throne, while 19% expect him to do a bad job. This comes as he sees an increase in those who view him favourably since 2018, 43% now have a favourable opinion of him, up 11 percentage points in the last four years. Faith in his ability is strongest amongst his own age group, 59% of 55-75-year olds say he will do a good job, falling to 38% of 16-34s. Those who voted for the Conservative party in 2019 are also more likely to be hopeful for his reign, 66% say he will be a good King, compared with 42% of Labour voters.

(Ipsos MORI)

6 April 2022

1.5 Domestic Politics » National Image

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736-737-16 Household Finance Measures In Freefall As Consumer Confidence Declines For The Second Month In A Row (Click for Details)

(UK) The cost of living crisis has dealt another record-breaking blow to the public’s confidence in their household finances, according to the latest analysis from YouGov and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr). The crash in both retrospective and forward-looking measures for this metric was the main contributor to the overall index declining by -2.7 points.  Against this backdrop, household finance measures have found new lows for the second month in a row: retrospective scores tumbled from 71.5 to 62.6 (-8.8), while outlook saw a -10.6 point crash from 59.7 to 49.1.

(YouGov UK)

April 08, 2022

3.2 Economy » Consumer Confidence

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736-737-17  9 Out Of 10 French People Find The Living Environment Offered By Their Municipality Pleasant (Click for Details)

 Ipsos Villes et villages de France (France) 9 out of 10 French people find the living environment offered by their municipality “pleasant” – this is particularly the case for inhabitants of rural areas or the north-west of France. People residing in municipalities benefiting from the “Villes et Villages Fleuris” label are slightly more numerous than the average to find it “very” pleasant. Substantial results, especially since quality of life is now at the heart of labeling.

(Ipsos France)

March 31, 2022

4.7 Society » Lifestyle

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736-737-18  63% Of French People Want To Challenge Politicians On Issues Of Access And Mobility In Apartment Buildings (Click for Details)

(France) 77% of French people consider it necessary that the financial aid offered for home renovations include the installation and renovation of lifts. 58% of French people are concerned about the obsolescence of lifts and insist on the absolute priority to be given to their replacement. Nearly two-thirds of French people (63%) emphasize the importance of equipping residential buildings with lifts and want to challenge politicians in the context of the upcoming presidential elections. We will nevertheless highlight an improvement in the presence of equipment in public places compared to 2020.

(Ipsos France)

April 4, 2022

1.3 Domestic Politics » Governance

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736-737-19 27 Percent Of German Consumers Are Eco-Investors (Click for Details)

(Germany) Figures show that 27 percent of the investable population identify as green investors and environmentalists and are actively seeking profitable investment opportunities. Green investors are mostly male (62 percent vs. 48 percent of the general population), often between 30-44 years old (31 percent) and have, on average, higher incomes than a large part of the general population. This target group is well informed and does not shy away from the potential risks of the stock market.

(YouGov Germany)

April 7, 2022

4.14 Society » Environment

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736-737-20 79% Of The Madrid Population Approves Of The Community's Public Health System With An Average Score Of 6.3 (Click for Details)

 Ipsos |  Public healthcare (Spain) Ipsos has carried out a survey among its inhabitants to find out what the real users' perception of Madrid's healthcare is. This study was carried out in December 2021, a time when the three main concerns of the Madrid population were health (66%), Covid-19 (54%) and unemployment (36%). While in Spain as a whole the concerns were the same, but with a different order of priority: unemployment (53%), Covid-19 (41%) and health (35%).

(Ipsos Spain)

7 April 2022

4.11 Society » Health

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736-737-21 The Metaverse And The Italians (Click for Details)

(Italy) A metaverse is defined as a set of virtual worlds in which a user creates his avatar and can interact with others, in augmented or virtual reality. These platforms are used for entertainment. They originally come from the world of video games. but the idea is to be able to play, attend concerts, shop, etc.  Individuals with at least a partial understanding of the metaverse concept make up 55% of the population. This figure rises to 77% among the 18-24 year olds and drops to 45% among the over 55s.

(YouGov Italy)

March 31, 2022

4.6 Society » New Media

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*      NORTH AMERICA

736-737-22 Young Women Are Out-Earning Young Men In Several U S Cities (Click for Details)

(USA) Women in the United States continue to earn less than men, on average. Among full-time, year-round workers in 2019, women’s median annual earnings were 82% those of men. The gender wage gap is narrower among younger workers nationally, and the gap varies across geographical areas. In fact, in 22 of 250 U.S. metropolitan areas, women under the age of 30 earn the same amount as or more than their male counterparts, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of Census Bureau data.

(PEW)

MARCH 28, 2022

3.9 Economy » Financial systems & Institutions

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736-737-23 Legal Immigration To The U S Partially Rebounds As National And Global Borders Reopen (Click for Details)

  (USA) The number of immigrants receiving green cards as new lawful U.S. permanent residents bounced back last year to pre-pandemic levels after plunging during the coronavirus outbreak, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of recently available government data. Green cards issued to immigrants already in the United States seeking to adjust their temporary status rebounded above pre-pandemic levels, while the number of green cards for new arrivals also grew but did not reach earlier totals.

(PEW)

APRIL 4, 2022

4.8 Society » Immigration

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736-737-24 The Number Of Full-Time Statehouse Reporters At U S Newspapers Has Declined 34% Since 2014 (Click for Details)

(USA) The number of reporters who cover state capitols full-time for U.S. newspapers has declined 34% since 2014, according to a new Pew Research Center study. There are 245 newspaper reporters who cover the statehouse full time in 2022, down from 374 in 2014, the last time the Center conducted a similar study. The decrease in newspaper reporters covering the 50 state capitols comes amid a broader decline in newsroom employment at U.S. newspapers, as well as sharp reductions in newspapers’ advertising and circulation revenue during the coronavirus pandemic.

(PEW)

APRIL 5, 2022

4.6 Society » Media

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736-737-25 Seven-In-Ten Americans Now See Russia As An Enemy (Click for Details)

(USA) A new Pew Research Center survey, conducted March 21-27, finds that just 7% of U.S. adults have an overall favorable opinion of Russia. Only 6% express confidence in its leader, President Vladimir Putin. In contrast, 72% have confidence in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to a dramatic shift in American public opinion: 70% of Americans now consider Russia an enemy of the United States, up from 41% in January. And on this topic, Democrats and Republicans largely agree, with 72% of Democrats and 69% of Republicans describing Russia as an enemy.

(PEW)

APRIL 6, 2022

2.11 Foreign Affairs & Security » Russia/Ukraine War

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736-737-26 54% Of Americans In Their 40s Are ‘Sandwiched’ Between An Aging Parent And Their Own Children (Click for Details)

  (USA) As people are living longer and many young adults are struggling to gain financial independence, about a quarter of U.S. adults (23%) are now part of the so-called “sandwich generation,” according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in October 2021. These are adults who have a parent age 65 or older and are either raising at least one child younger than 18 or providing financial support to an adult child. 

(PEW)

APRIL 8, 2022

4.2 Society » Family

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736-737-27 One In Three (32%) Pre-Retirees Expect To Outlive Their Retirement Savings By At Least 10 Years (Click for Details)

(Canada) Pre-retired Canadians above the age of 50 say they’ve saved less money than they think they’ll need in order to retire, according to the biennial RBC Retirement Myths and Realities poll conducted by Ipsos. Assessing the shortfall, as many as one in three (32%) think that they will outlive their money with more than 10 years still to live, raising questions about how they will finance their retirement in the latter stages of their lives.

(Ipsos Canada)

5 April 2022

3.3 Economy » Employment Issues

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*   AUSTRALIA

736-737-28 Australians Say The Roy Morgan Unemployment Estimate Is ‘Closer To Reality’ Than The ABS – For The Fifth Straight Time (Click for Details)

(Australia) Analysis by gender shows women 71% (up 1% point) are slightly more likely than men 67% (up 7% points) to say the Roy Morgan unemployment estimate is ‘closer to reality’. In contrast 33% (down 7% points) of men and 29% (down 1% point) of women say the ABS unemployment estimate is ‘closer to reality’. Analysis by age groups shows people of all ages are more likely to believe the Roy Morgan figures - 71% of 18-24yr olds believe the Roy Morgan unemployment estimate is ‘closer to reality’, along with 76% of 25-34yr olds, 68% of 35-49yr olds, 75% of 50-64yr olds and 57% of 65+yr olds.

(Roy Morgan)

March 31, 2022

3.3 Economy » Employment Issues

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*   MULTICOUNTRY STUDIES

736-737-29 In A Study Conducted In 17 Countries People Are More Likely To Say That The Pandemic Has Had A Negative Effect On Their Mental Health (55%) (Click for Details)

 Six in ten Singapore residents say the pandemic has adversely impacted mental health The easing of longstanding Covid-19 restrictions in Singapore today could indicate that the nation is making a steady return to normalcy – good news for the mental health of people here, which has borne the brunt of isolation and health stresses over the past two years. The study, conducted among more than 19,000 people in 17 countries and regions, also found that people in Singapore aged 35-44 are most likely to say that their mental health has taken a toll (70%). Those aged 25-34 are next most likely to feel this way, with more than six in ten agreeing their mental health has suffered (66%).

(YouGov Singapore)

March 29, 2022

4.11 Society » Health

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736-737-30 A New Global Survey Conducted In 30 Countries, An Average Of 55% Say That The Price Increase Will Affect Their Purchasing Power Quite Or A Lot (Click for Details)

 A new global survey conducted by Ipsos for the World Economic Forum reveals that while most consumers around the world expect their purchasing power to take a hit from rising energy prices, few blame shifting policies. climate of it. The survey reveals a consensus in the 30 countries surveyed on the importance of abandoning fossil fuels . The survey was conducted among 22,534 adults under the age of 75 between February 18 and March 4 through the Ipsos Global Advisor online survey platform. (Ipsos Spain)

30 March 2022

3.4 Economy » Inflation

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736-737-31 Globally, Every Fourth Consumer Emphasizes The Company's Attitude To Environmental Sustainability, Based On Interviews In 18 Markets (Click for Details)

 YouGov's financial report is based on more than 19,000 interviews in 18 markets worldwide. Cybercrime creates uncertainty in the financial markets, and in the 18 international markets surveyed, security is a top priority (61%) when choosing a bank or financial activity. It is of greater importance than low or no fees (58%), good customer service (57%) and good interest rates (50%).

(YouGov Norway)

March 30, 2022

4.14 Society » Environment

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736-737-32 How Likely Are Consumers In Singapore And Australia To Embrace The Metaverse (Click for Details)

 How likely are consumers in Singapore and Australia to embrace the metaverse? Latest research from YouGov RealTime Omnibus commissioned for Greenbook reveals that, as of February 2022, around half of Australians (AU) and Singaporeans (SG) are interested in socialising, working and shopping in a 3D virtual space, although enthusiasm in Australia is lower than that in Singapore. Across the two markets, interest in virtual shopping is the highest of the three activities (54% in SG, 49% in AU), just ahead of virtual working (52% in SG, 46% in AU) and virtual socialising (48% in SG, 44% in AU).

(YouGov Singapore)

April 5, 2022

4.6 Society » New Media

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736-737-33 YouGov Sport: Football Index Ranking In Italy, USA And China (Click for Details)

 The Serie A football championship hasn't been so close in years, but professional football goes far beyond results on the pitch. For this reason, clubs are now more attentive than ever to their brand image, inside and outside national borders. In the US and China , the summer transfer market movements of great champions (Cristiano Ronaldo at Real and Messi at PSG) and the performances in the Champions League (Chelsea and Manchester City played in the final) significantly influenced the FootballIndex ranking. Manchester Utd, Manchester City, Chelsea and PSG are growing significantly both in the US and in China.

(YouGov Italy)

April 6, 2022

4.15 Society » Sports

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736-737-34 Health Perception Worldwide And Health-Related Habits Survey In 39 Countries (Click for Details)

 https://winmr.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Health-perception-worldwide-and-health-related-habits.jpg In 2021, the general perception about health remains stable compared to 2020 results (from 79% to 77%); men perceive themselves healthier than women (80% and 75% respectively). In Africa, the number of people saying that they are healthy goes up to 90%; when looking at countries, the share of people who consider themselves healthy are 93% for Vietnam and 92% for Nigeria. On the other hand, among the countries were people consider themselves less healthy we find Chile (with 57%) and Poland (with 55%).

(WIN)

7 April 2022

4.11 Society » Health

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736-737-35 Negative Impact Of Covid-19 On Mental Health, A Study In 17 Countries (Click for Details)

The UAE government’s decision to gradually ease covid restrictions in the country comes as a great relief for the mental health of residents, who for the past two years have been coping with social distancing, isolation, and anxiety associated with the pandemic. YouGov’s international study from October 2021 shows more than half of UAE residents (54%) reported that the pandemic has had an adverse impact on their mental health.

(YouGov MENA)

April 7, 2022

4.11 Society » Health

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736-737-36 Which Industries Benefit Most From Product Placement; View Of Customers In 18 Markets (Click for Details)

 In a new YouGov survey, we asked consumers in 18 markets around the world, specifically in Germany, which industries they thought were best suited for product placement. The study shows that when technology brands (32 percent), food and apparel brands (each 31 percent), and car brands (30 percent) promote their product or service in film or television, about a third of consumers worldwide find product placement to be effective Promote television or have an actor use it.

(YouGov Germany)

April 8, 2022

3.8 Economy » Enterprise/ Investments

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TOPIC OF THE WEEK:

37% Of Malaysians Plan To Spend Some Of Their Money On Donations This Ramadan

uThis page is devoted to opinions of countries whose polling activity is generally not known very widely or where a recent topical issue requires special attention.

37% Of Malaysians Plan To Spend Some Of Their Money On Donations This Ramadan

Latest research from YouGov RealTime Omnibus shows that more than one-third (37%) of Malaysians say they will be making charitable donations or zakat fitrah this Hari Raya Puasa/Aidilfitri.  

Around two-thirds (65%) are planning to mark the occasion by shopping, almost half (48%) plan to put their cash towards savings, while more than a quarter (27%) are planning to put some money into long-term investments.  

Are Malaysians likely to donate more, less, or the same zakat amounts this year?  

More than two in five Malaysians (42%) are likely to donate the same amount of zakat this Ramadan as they did last year. Meanwhile, 31% say they are likely to donate a smaller amount this year, while 27% plan to give a larger sum. No significant differences were observed between different age groups, genders, or geographical regions.

How are Malaysians planning to donate this Ramadan?  

In terms of donation types, the vast majority of Malaysians (90%) plan to make some/all of their donations in cash, while more than half (57%) plan to give some/all of their donations through purchased items. This is true across different age groups, genders, and geographical regions.

In terms of donation method, around half of Malaysians (51%) plan to donate cash to charity organisations via an online transfer. The next two most popular ways include: donating cash to family members and friends for distribution to the needy (43%) and donating cash to recipients directly (35%).

Segmenting by gender shows that Indonesian women are slightly more likely than men to make donations through a charity organisation (female 79% vs male 70%), and slightly less likely to donate directly to their recipients (female 41% vs male 52%). 

(YouGov Malaysia)

March 31, 2022

Source: https://my.yougov.com/en-my/news/2022/03/31/malaysia-ramadan-donation-trends-2022/

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